Prepare against Rahul Arun
Ireland · World #114,226 classical · FIDE ID 2524210
When preparing against Rahul Arun, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 46 games by Rahul Arun, covering Dec 2023 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Rahul Arun's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rahul Arun before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 1,689 | 1,758 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,694 | 1,739 | Feb 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,690 | 1,690 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 14 | 6 | 26 | 30.4% |
| As White | 23 | 7 | 3 | 13 | 30.4% |
| As Black | 23 | 7 | 3 | 13 | 30.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rahul Arun's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rahul Arun's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 23 | 100.0% | 37.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 37.0% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Arun usually continues c4 (26.9% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Arun usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …f5 (9% of these games) — Arun usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 66.7% | 30.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 20.0% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 2 | 13.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 100.0% | 12.5% |
Rahul Arun's chess games
All 46 games by Rahul Arun in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2023 - Aug 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 14 wins, 6 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D64 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2024 | Alex Keenan | 1,839 | Reykjavik Open | A07 |
| Jun 2024 | Adelin-Stefan Dascalescu | 1,832 | ch-EU Schools U15 | A84 |
| Jul 2025 | Ian G Matthew | 1,779 | Scottish Int Open | A84 |
| Apr 2026 | Paul Kellett | 1,767 | Irish National Club Championship 2026 | D08 |
| Jul 2024 | Ethan McGrath | 1,730 | Glorney Cup U18 | E32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Youth U16 Olympiad | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,724 |
| ch-EU Schools U15 | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 1,931 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2024 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,799 |
| Scottish Int Open | 2025 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,526 |
| ch-ENNI Sligo | 2024 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,223 |
| Glorney Cup U18 | 2024 | 5 | 1 | 1,439 |
| Irish National Club Championship 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 1 | 2,167 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rahul Arun's chess games?
46 games by Rahul Arun, from Dec 2023 to Aug 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Rahul Arun has played.
What does Rahul Arun play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Rahul Arun opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rahul Arun answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Rahul Arun play as White?
As White, Rahul Arun's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rahul Arun play as Black?
As Black, Rahul Arun most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Rahul Arun's FIDE rating?
Rahul Arun is currently rated 1,689 in classical chess, 1,694 in rapid and 1,690 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,758 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Rahul Arun played?
Our database contains 46 games by Rahul Arun, covering Dec 2023 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 6 draws, 26 losses (30.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rahul Arun?
46 games by Rahul Arun reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.